““The best part of the class was the regular high-stress situations that Dave, the instructor, set up for us. Not only did I gain valuable quick-thinking experience for the field, I have learned a lot about myself and how I'll react in a real life-or-death situation."”

- RyanIrvine, CA

The EMT is trained to be on the front line of emergency events. EMT’s must demonstrate proficiency in handling emergencies utilizing all Basic Life Support equipment and skills as outlined in Title 22 of the Health and Safety Code. Equipment required for the course, such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, splinting devices and spinal boards will be provided by Link 2 Life at no additional cost to the student.

Whether you want to become an EMT at a hospital, a lifeguard, ski patrol, search and rescue, firefighter, or a paramedic, Link 2 Life will give you the education and hands-on training you need to get there! For individuals planning to obtain a higher level of medical training and become an RN, PA, or MD, this course will give you the skills and exposure you need to enhance your position for the competitive application process.

There is not a minimum requirement level of education for students who desire to take the Link 2 Life EMT-Basic Course in California. The only prerequisite for the EMT course is that the student has a current American Heart Association CPR/AED Healthcare Provider card.

Expeditious

Completed faster than other programs, our expert instructors cover the information and prepare you for the National Registry Exam. Compared to sitting in a classroom for an entire semester, the longest program is eight weeks, while the shortest is a mere three weeks. The reason we can move so rapidly is because we provide an environment for effective studying, plus we provide on line support materials to enhance your learning process prior to and during the course.

Affordable

Education costs are on the rise, and yet Link 2 Life fees continue to be reasonably low due to our proprietary delivery of materials and resources. We have embraced the world of technology that allows us to be prudent, eliminating costs that are traditionally passed-on to students. And, our programs can be paid for with typically just two paychecks from your new employer.

Convenient

Link 2 Life is conveniently located in south Orange County, just off the I-5 freeway with a second location in the beautiful city of Carlsbad. Our EMT courses are provided several times of year in two different formats: The Standard EMT Course and the Accelerated EMT Course. Whatever course you choose, Link 2 Life provides on line support materials to help you be successful in your education process, and career.

Expert EMT Training Instructors

All Link 2 Life instructors are working professionals with real world expertise. This includes Firefighter/Paramedics, Nurses, Physicians and current EMT’s. Link 2 Life instructors have been recognized for excellence and continue to provide cutting edge material not offered from other programs. Our staff is dedicated to the success of our students and have themselves championed EMT training classrooms, so we know what it’s like to encounter this challenge. We want you to be successful and contribute to the field of Emergency Medicine, that’s why we take pride in our graduates and continue to recognize them as top performers in the field. Finally, many employers visit Link 2 Life in order to interview our course participants with the hope they can recruit the top class members.